FAQs • Denton, TX • CivicEngage

Can firefighters still do the "Fill the Boot" fundraiser?: Yes, city officials in Denton have elected to exempt firefighters from the provisions of this ordinance. Firefighters have been trained and are experienced in dealing with traffic. They are also required to wear high visibility clothing accessories while soliciting. These solicitations are not for profit and that there is a history of solicitations in this manner by firefighters across the country for charity.

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Permitting & Solicitation

1. What documentation is needed for a non-profit organization?: The records section will need to see your letter from the IRS or a letter from the Secretary of State advising of your non-profit status.

2. Can firefighters still do the "Fill the Boot" fundraiser?: Yes, city officials in Denton have elected to exempt firefighters from the provisions of this ordinance. Firefighters have been trained and are experienced in dealing with traffic. They are also required to wear high visibility clothing accessories while soliciting. These solicitations are not for profit and that there is a history of solicitations in this manner by firefighters across the country for charity.

A solicitor is defined as a person who engages in soliciting:

Either orally or in writing, ask for ride, employment, goods, services, financial aid, monetary gifts, or any article representing monetary value, for any purpose in any public place
Either orally or in writing, sells or offers for sale goods, services, or publications
Distributes without remuneration goods or services